Description
Discover the delightful Easy Street Corn Chicken Rice Bowl, a vibrant one-bowl meal that combines marinated chicken, zesty street corn, and creamy cotija cheese. Ideal for busy weeknights or meal prep, this quick and customizable dish is packed with flavor and nutrition. You can easily tailor it to your taste by adding your favorite toppings like avocado or black beans. Whether you’re hosting friends or dining with family, this rice bowl brings a burst of freshness to every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 2 tbsp lime juice
- 2 tbsp avocado oil
- 2 cups sweet corn kernels
- 1/4 cup crumbled cotija cheese
- 4 cups cooked jasmine rice
- Optional: avocado, black beans, fresh cilantro
Instructions
- Marinate chicken in lime juice, avocado oil, chili powder, garlic powder (if using), salt, and pepper for 15–30 minutes.
- Heat a skillet over medium-high heat and cook the marinated chicken for 8–10 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through. Let rest before slicing.
- In a separate bowl, mix grilled corn with red onion (if using), sour cream, mayonnaise, cotija cheese, chili powder, salt, pepper, and lime juice.
- Reheat cooked rice as needed.
- Assemble bowls with a base of rice topped with sliced chicken and street corn mixture. Garnish as desired.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 400g)
- Calories: 565
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 56g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 90mg